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RUOK? Getting a conversation started! The simple act of asking how someone is going can make a real difference to someone and could at times save a life. We know that suicide prevention is an enormously complex and sensitive challenge the world over. But we also know that some of the world’s smartest people have been working tirelessly and developed credible theories that suggest there’s power in that simplest of questions – “Are you ok?”

The University Medical Practice has a new Physiotherapist, Sally Mckenzie, She is available for appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sally will look after all sorts of injuries, with or without a referral from your GP, and specialises in Women’s Health, pre and post pregnancy therapy and incontinence. Please call 9923 9999 to make an appointment.

Dr Eberhard Mandishona is the new PERMANENT GP at the University Medical Practice. Here 5 days a week, joined us from the UK and a great all round GP with specialties in: • Obstetrics and Gynaecology • Fertility, contraception, menopause, and sexual health • Chronic disease management • Substance misuse management We have got him working hard already, his books are open and welcoming both existing and new patients, and visitors to Geraldton. He is here 5 days a week, come and meet him, we are situated just behind the tourist information centre! Call us on 9923 9999 or book online to make an appointment The University Medical Practice has a new Physiotherapist, Sally Mckenzie, […]

Big blue bus visits Geraldton At any given time, over two million Australians have anxiety and more than one million live with depression – these are very common conditions. Unfortunately, more than half of those experiencing a mental health condition don’t seek help. A high proportion of people who take their lives have untreated depression. In Australia in 2012, 2535 people died by suicide. This is far too many. beyondblue recently set off in a big blue bus on an 18-month journey around Australia to encourage and support people everywhere to ‘Take 1 step’ towards having better mental health. […]